No More
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics

Spread out now Rosie, doctor come cut loose her mama's reins
Rosie is being held back by her mother and the singer wants a doctor to come and liberate her.

You know playin' blind man's bluff is a little baby's game
The singer thinks that Rosita's mother is being overprotective.

You pick up little dynamite, I'll pick up little gun
The singer and Rosita will make a good team together as they set out on their adventure.

And together we're gonna go out tonight and make that highway run
The artist wants to go on a wild night ride with Rosita on the highway.

You don't have to call me lieutenant, Rosie, and I don't want to be your son
The artist and Rosita are friends and lovers, but not father and daughter.

The only lover I'm ever gonna need's your soft, sweet, little girl's tongue
The singer has strong feelings for Rosita and thinks she is the only lover he needs.

Dynamite's in the belfry, baby, playin' with the bats
There is excitement and danger in the air as the couple sets out on their adventure.

Little gun's downtown in front of Woolworth's tryin' out his attitude on all the cats
Someone is trying to act tough and impress others in front of the store.

Papa's on the corner, waitin' for the bus
Rosita's father is waiting for the bus and is not involved in their adventure.

Mama, she's home in the window, waitin' up for us
Rosita's mother is worried and waiting at home for her daughter to return.

She'll be there in that chair when they wrestle her upstairs, 'cause you know we ain't gonna come
The singer thinks that Rosita's mother will wait up for them all night, but they won't be coming back anytime soon.

I ain't here on business, baby, I'm only here for fun
The artist wants to have a fun adventure with Rosita and is not interested in business.

Jack the Rabbit and Weak Knee Willie, don't you know they're gonna be there
Other people will be joining the couple on their adventure.

Ah Sloppy Sue and Big Bone Billy, they'll be coming up for air
Other people will be taking breaks during the night out.

We're gonna play some pool, skip some school
The group will be doing fun things like playing pool and ditching school.

Act real cool, stay out all night, it's gonna feel alright
Everyone is going to act cool and have a good time all night long.

So Rosie, come out tonight, little baby, come out tonight
The artist is urging Rosita to come out and enjoy the night with him.

Windows are for cheaters, chimneys for the poor
The singer thinks that using windows to sneak out is dishonest and that the poor use chimneys to escape.

Oh, closets are for hangers, winners use the door
Winners are brave and use the front door instead of hiding in closets.

So use it, Rosie, that's what it's there for
The artist is encouraging Rosita to use the door and embrace adventure.

Now, I know your mama, she don't like me, 'cause I play in a rock and roll band
The artist knows that Rosita's mother doesn't approve of him because he's a musician.

And I know your daddy, he don't dig me, but he never did understand
Rosita's father doesn't like the artist, but he never tried to understand him.

Your papa lowered the boom, he locked you in your room, I'm comin' to lend a hand
Rosita's father tried to keep her in her room, but the singer is there to help.

I'm comin' to liberate you, confiscate you, I want to be your man
The artist wants to rescue Rosita and make her his partner and lover.

Someday we'll look back on this and it will all seem funny
In the future, the couple will look back on their adventure and find it amusing.

But now you're sad, your mama's mad
Rosita is feeling down and her mother is upset with her.

And your papa says he knows that I don't have any money
Rosita's father doesn't think the singer is a good match because he doesn't have money.

Oh, your papa says he knows that I don't have any money
Rosita's father has expressed this concern multiple times.

Well, tell him this is his last chance to get his daughter in a fine romance
The artist wants to convince Rosita's father that he is the right man for her and this is his last opportunity to accept him.

Because a record company, Rosie, just gave me a big advance
The singer has just received a large sum of money from a record company and can provide for Rosita.

And my tires were slashed and I almost crashed, but the Lord had mercy
Someone tried to harm the singer, but he was saved by divine intervention.

And my machine, she's a dud, out stuck in the mud somewhere in the swamps of Jersey
The artist's car is broken down and he's stuck in a muddy swamp in New Jersey.

Well, hold on tight, stay up all night, 'cause Rosie, I'm comin' on strong
The artist is urging Rosita to hold on tight and stay up all night because he is determined to be with her.

By the time we meet the morning light, I will hold you in my arms
The couple will be together until the morning light when they can embrace.

I know a pretty little place in Southern California, down San Diego way
The singer knows of a beautiful and romantic place in Southern California.

There's a little cafe, where they play guitars all night and all day
The cafe is known for playing music at all hours of the day and night.

You can hear them in the back room strummin'
The music in the cafe is so loud that you can hear it even from the back room.

So hold tight, baby, 'cause don't you know daddy's comin'
The singer is reassuring Rosita that he will be there for her and they will have a good time together.

Rosalita, jump a little higher
The singer wants Rosita to be happy and enjoy their adventure together.

Senorita, come sit by my fire
The artist is inviting Rosita to spend time with him by the fire, which symbolizes warmth and comfort.

I just want to be your lover, ain't no liar
The artist is being honest with Rosita and wants to have a real relationship with her.

Rosalita, you're my stone desire
The singer desires Rosita deeply and she is the only one who can make him happy.